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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, McLaren, Gus (William George)
Gus McLaren (William George McLaren) was called Gussy as a child, After various careers, he became a potter at Warrandyte. Contents Newspaper article: "Gus went on to bigger, better things" Diamond Valley News, no date, Bill McKenna was awarded Meritorious Service Medal.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcgus mclaren, william george mclaren -
Greensborough Historical Society
Certificates and newspaper clippings (copy), Queen's Scout Awards for George and Bryan Henderson, 08/10/1960
Collection includes copies of invitations to Government House, newspaper clippings and Queen's Scout certificates. George Henderson was the first Greensborough Scout to be awarded the Queen's Scout badge (1960), followed the next year by his brother Bryan. The Henderson family were all associated with the scouting movement.A Greensborough family with a strong association with Scouting.Photocopies of certificates, invitations and newspaper clippings.queens scout, bryan henderson, george henderson, scouts - greensborough -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, John Cruikshank Studios, George Evans
George Evans is the man in the photograph. He arrived in Hobart from England on 1st September 1825 and later came to Victoria in 1836.With a flock of sheep he squatted on land along the Jacksons Creek valley north of Sunbury and built his homestead (known as Emu Bottom) on his holding.George Evans was one of the first European Settlers to take up land along the Jacksons Creek in Sunbury.A non-digital sepia studio photograph of a bearded man sitting on a chair and holding a telescope across his lap.The photograph is mounted on cream cardboard.george evans, emu bottom, squatters -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Jar/ Demi John Stone Ware, Circa 1860
This kiln glazed container for liquid's, was the type used in the 1700's to mid 1900's to contain fluids mainly for human consumption which needed to retain liquid that could be affected by sunlight and or required to be maintained at a cooler temperatures. Ginger beer and other "brews" for human consumption were the prime target. The ability to refill these vessels were of the utmost importance to the consumer. Over time these containers were reduced in size and produced for "special" liquids e.g. alcoholic Port. This Demi John stone ware was manufactured in Tamworth (England) and imported into Australia during a period when the majority of "quality" domestic items were sourced from "the Mother Country" and the ties between the still "colonial" outpost were very strong. This bondage remained longer in rural communities than in the cities. The "multi-culturalism of the post World War II era resulted in the lessening of the earlier ties. The growing of nationalism, the Aussie evolution, was brought about by the increased social and business/commercial interactions between Australia and the United States of America, post World War II.This container(jug) is very significant to the Kiewa Valley, a rural region that required these type of liquid storage vessels, especially in the late 1800's to the mid 1900's. These were times when household refrigeration, if available, would be from the "block ice" coolers or "cool" storage nooks and crannies within farmhouse locations.This large "stone ware" glazed Demi John, alias Carboy has a capacity of over 20 litres. It has a conical smooth lipped neck top with a wide, flat(three to four finger) carry and poring handle. The top third portion of the jug is caramel in colour and the bottom a darker cream. It has a manufacturer's seal stamped into the surface before glazing. This item would have been corked and then sealed (air tight) with wax.manufacturer's seal "GEORGE SKEY WILNECOTE TAMWORTH"household liquid jar container, 1800's food storage, kiln fired glazed pottery -
Latrobe Regional Gallery
Drawing, Untitled, Not dated
Ink on paperSigned 'George Bell' in lower right cornerfigure drawing, life drawing -
Latrobe Regional Gallery
Drawing, BELL, George b.1878 Kew, Victoria d. 1966 Toorak, Victoria, Untitled, Not dated
Ink on paperSigned 'George Bell' in lower right corner.life drawing, figure drawing, figurative study -
Latrobe Regional Gallery
Drawings, BELL, George b.1878 Kew, Victoria d. 1966 Toorak, Victoria, Untitled, Not dated
Ink on paperSigned 'George Bell' in lower right corner.life drawing, figure drawing, study -
Latrobe Regional Gallery
Drawing, BELL, George b.1878 Kew, Victoria d. 1966 Toorak, Victoria, Untitled, Not dated
Ink on pape.Signed 'George Bell' lower right corner. life drawing, figure drawing, study, pose, human form, body -
Latrobe Regional Gallery
Drawing, BELL, George b.1878 Kew, Victoria d. 1966 Toorak, Victoria, Untitled, Not dated
Charcoal on paperSigned 'George Bell' in lower left corner.body, human form, figure drawing, life drawing, pose -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Yeoman and Co, Catherine and Frederick George Hurst, c.1885
Frederick George Hurst (1841-1927) and Catherine Heffernan were married in Victoria in 1872. Frederick came to Australia in 1854, aged 12 years. They lived at Allwood, Hurstbridge and had three daughters. Reproduced on p79 of 'Pioneers & Painters' Yeoman & Co Melbourne was established in 1882 and closed 1900 (Source: NGV) This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Negcatherine hurst (nee heffernan), frederick george hurst, hurst family, hurstbridge, pioneers and painters, sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Marriage of William George Gray and Frances Ellen Hurst, 12 May 1897
Marriage of William George Gray to Frances Ellen Hurst. They were married at St. Mark's Church, Fitzroy in the Parish of St. Peter's, Eastern Hill, Melbourne, 12 May 1897. Frances was one of three daughters to Francis and Catherine Hurst of Hurstbridge. William and Frances would settle in Hurstbridge and operate Allwood Nurseries. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, hurstbridge, frances ellen hurst, william george gray, wedding, marriage -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Document Memorial Scroll, C 1922
Scroll was donated to th Ringwood RSL with George Thom's medals.WW1 Memorial Scroll sent to the family of George Thom South African Infantry after his death on service. Mounted in a plastic frame.Pte. George Thom 4 Bn. S. African Inf. written on scroll\in red ink. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph (black & White), Lieutenant-General, Sir George Stuart White, V.C. - South Africa
White fought at the Battle of Charasiab and at the Battle of Kandahar in the Second Anglo-Afghan War. For his actions he was awarded the Victoria Cross in 1879. White became commander of the forces in Natal in 1899 at the opening of the Second Boer War and fought at the Battle of Elandslaagte. He withdrew to Ladysmith where he took command of the garrison during the Siege of Ladysmith. When his position there became untenable he was instructed by General Sir Redvers Buller to destroy the guns and surrender the garrison on the best terms he could. White insisted on staying and held out for another four months before being relieved in February 1900. For this he was appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George. Earlier he had been made Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order. In 1903 he was promoted to Field Marshall. White received many awards for his service to his country. They include the Victoria Cross (1879); Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (1893); Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (1897); Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India (1898); Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (1900); Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (1900); Order of Merit (1905). He also received the Indian Mutiny Medal; Afghanistan Medal; Kabul to Kandahar Star; Egypt Medal (1885); India General Service Medal (1885-87); Queen's South Africa Medal - Defence of Ladysmith; Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medal; King Edward VII Coronation Medal; King George V Coronation Medal; Khedive's Star. Sir George Stuart White's medal and honours are displayed at the Gordon Highlanders Museum. Individual image from photographed poster of tobacco and cigarette cards.george stuart white, battle of charasiab, battle of kandahar, second anglo-afghan war, victoria cross, natal, second boer war, battle of elandslaagte, kadysmith, siege of ladysmith, general sir redvers buller, knight grand cross of the order of st michael and st george, knight grand cross of the royal victorian order, field marshall, knight grand commander of the order of the indian empire, order of merit, indian mutiny medal, afghanistan medal, kabul to kandahar star, egypt medal, indian general service medal, queen's south africa medal, queen victoria diamond jubilee medal, king edward vii coronation medal, king george v coronation medal, khedive star, gordon highlanders museum -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
George Farmer Factory, Eureka St, Ballarat East
This photograph is held in the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Audio Visual Collection. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries. The back of this photograph notes: Uncle Tom Duke and Uncle Jack Duke among this group. They worked at George Farmers before Tom worked at the S.E.C depot in Wendouree and Jack joined the police forceballarat, george farmer, factory, eureka st -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, George Rolfe's Book of Abstracts, Circa 1865
Alphabetical entries about many topics from fruit trees to Legislation, to Senate of America George Rolfe came to Warrnambool in 1872 and by 1883 was well established on the banks of the Hopkins River at Lyndoch. In 1884 he purchased Shipley which also had frontage to the Hopkins River. He participated in the social and sporting life of Warrnambool and was a keen rower.An interesting collection of thoughts and life of one of the early merchants and farmers of the area. He was a generous benefactor of the hospital.Dark green hard cover with maroon spine and corners. Pages are lined and alphabetical. Hand written entries throughout. : Inside front cover is label ”Cook & Fox, Account Book Manufacturers, Stationers, Bookbinders machine Rulers, Importers 58 Queen St Melbourne. Handwritten on front page “G Rolfe Senr. Book for extracts 1865. warrnambool, george rolfe, lyndoch, book for extracts -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Grant, by Purchase, to George Innes, 3 May 1854, 1854
George Innes purchased land in the County of Grant, Parish of Buninyong, for the sum of Thirty-six pounds, three shillings and eight pence. The price paid was for eleven acres one rood and nine perches. The document is witnessed by Charles Joseph La Trobe Esquire on 3 May 1854 in Melbourne. La Trobe was Lieutenant Governor of the Colony of VictoriaThick paper written on by hand. Top edge and right-hand corner damaged Dated 3 May 1854 Signature of Charles Joseph La Trobe and J Moorela trobe, lieutenant governor, george innes, county of grant, parish of buninyong, land purchase -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, George Hyam, Passion fruit culture
Course notes by George Hyam. 7 roneoed pages - 5 [8?] copiesgeorge hyam -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Frederick George Hurst
Frederick George Hurst of the Hurst Family, for whom Hurstbridge was named. Frederick was born in 1840 in England and migrated to Australia in 1854. He came to Hurstbridge in 1857 and lived for some years at "Allwood". He married Catherine Heffernan in 1872 and had three daughters. He died in June 1927, age 86, the oldest surviving member of the family, and was buried locally. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, hurstbridge, frederick george hurst, pioneer -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George Bennett
George Garnsworthy Bennett was a son of William Garnsworthy Bennett and Susan Bennett née Williams. He was born at Linton in 1867. He married Ada Bersey in 1896. Around the time of his marriage he established his own butchery business in Sussex Street, Linton. G. G. and Ada Bennett had three sons - Gordon, Harold and Stan.Sepia portrait of a young man with moustache, wearing high necked collar, suit with medallion pinned centre chest.george garnsworthy bennett, surman collection -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - Biography of George Mackenzie, Kevin O'Reilly, George Mackenzie of Pella, 2019
Biographical details of George Mackenzie, a pioneer aviator in VictoriaThis is a book of 68 pages with a white cover with two black and white photographs set in a red background. The printing on the cover is yellow and white. The pages contain black and white photographs and printed text.non-fictionBiographical details of George Mackenzie, a pioneer aviator in Victoriageorge mackenzie pioneer aviator, belmont common aerodrome geelong, pratt aviation company geelong -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Frederick George Hurst, 1921
Frederick George Hurst, age 80, of the Hurst Family, for whom Hurstbridge was named. Frederick was born in 1840 in England and migrated to Australia in 1854. He came to Hurstbridge in 1857 and lived for some years at "Allwood". He married Catherine Heffernan in 1872 and had three daughters. He died in June 1927, age 86, the oldest surviving member of the family, and was buried locally. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, hurstbridge, frederick george hurst, pioneer -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Publicity Branch Victorian Department of Agriculture, George Grumont Demonstrating Maintenance on a Rotary Hoe, 1961-1962
Note by T.H. Kneen 4 March 1992, "Machinery under maintenance is the Howard Rotary Hoe." Photograph used as an illustration in, "Green Grows Our Garden," A.P. Winzenried p99. Caption reads, "George Grumont demonstrating maintenance on a rotary hoe to students Peter Trudgeon, Oliver Frost, Thea Rimmer, Dian Durrant, Lex Hodge." Same students as B91.167.2 copies black and white photograph. 5 students standing around a Howard rotary hoe with a demonstrator teaching maintenance. Cactus Collection in the background.On reverse, Photograph by Publicity Branch Victorian Department Of Agriculture Ref. No. c.1695 I. machinery, maintenance, howard rotary hoe, green grows our garden, a.p. winzenried, george grumont, students, peter trudgeon, oliver frost, thea rimmer, dian durrant, lex hodge." same students as b91.167., student outside class, cactus collection, outside class -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s and Digital Image, Valentine & Sons Publishing Co, "Lydiard Street showing George Hotel Ballarat", 1931
View of the early 1930's of No. 27 inbound in Lydiard St Nth. Valentine series No. 1492, with caption "Lydiard Street showing George Hotel, Ballarat". See page 59 of The Golden City and its Tramways and for the photo itself. Photo shows the wooden centre poles, street lighting, tram 27 in ESCo colour scheme, buildings on the west side of Lydiard St North, including the George Hotel, A.M.Palmer & Co Chemist, Wm Hiscock Dentist and other buildings. A horse drawn cart and two motor cars parked at the kerb. See item 8983 for the actual postcard. 3893.1 - Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of the same photograph. Wal album notes date the photograph as 1931.Image i2 for the rear of the postcard, Image i3 for high res scan of the postcard. Copy negative image i4 added 3-5-2020.Yields information about Lydiard St Nth in the 1930's, the centre poles, traffic and the appearance of the trams.Black and White copy photograph of a Valentine Series postcard.tramways, trams, esco, lydiard st nth, george hotel, tram 27 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Whiskey Bottle, George Morton Limited
Glass whiskey bottle with dark green metal covering on the lower half. Inscription on both sides of the metal covering and on the green metal lid.George Morton Limited / Dundee / Celebrated Scotch Whiskieswhiskey, ration, australia, scotland, military -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Photograph: Mr. George R. Lees CTS Vice Principal 1973-1976, Photograph: Mr. George R. Lees CTS Vice Principal 1973-1976
Black and white photograph of Mr. George R. Lees who was Vice Principal (Secondary) of Collingwood Technical School from 1973-1976. He also taught English and Social Studies from 1952-1954, then from 1967-1969 he was Head, Humanities, Department Acting Senior Master, followed by 1970 as Senior Master. Further details of his career are covered by Ian Scott in his history of the school p72. See image of excerpt attached to this record. Also Mr. Lees 1974 report from the school magazine Turawan. collingwood technical school, staff, mr.george lees, nmit -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Report, George Redman Featherstone, 1/06/1997
Photocopy of a school assignment. Information is given on a number of War Memorials and an investigation into George Redman Featherstone whose name is on the Mitcham War Memorial. His mother lived at 'Redmoyne' Whitehorse Road, Mitcham but he enlisted in New South Wales. He trained in England and was killed during the third Battle of Ypres. Details are given of his military career and of the battle. Photographs and information about the Bedford House Cemetery at Zillebeke in Belgium where he is buried. Information is given about his family. Photographs. Maps. Approx 22 pagesfeatherstone, george redman;, world war 1914-1918. battle of ypres, war memorials -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Letters of Henry George Green, Henry George Green, May 1916 to March 1917
Letters to Green's family cover two main periods: from Geelong Camp early May 1916 until embarkation on board Orontes on 16 August 1916, and from France on 7 December 1916 until 31 March 1917. Green was killed at Bullecourt on 11 April 1917.Sixty WW1 letters of Henry George Green (2198 - 46th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement).ww1, bullecourt, letters, henry george green, 46 battalion -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Postal History - Blackburn
Photocopy of a Card on the Postal History of BlackburnPhotocopy of a Card on the Postal History of Blackburn with sketch of George King's home.Photocopy of a Card on the Postal History of Blackburnpostal services, blackburn creek post office, king, george, minahan, james, poyntz, henry, sweet shops, rob's special cycles -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Driver George Padgett's Retirement 1955
The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community. George Padgett was born into a railway family in Numurkah, Victoria on 3 February 1890. He began working for the Victorian Railways as a junior clerk in Maryborough and gained his Driver’s ticket in 1913 at North Melbourne. In November 1937 when the “Spirit of Progress” made its first run from Melbourne to Albury, he was moved to Wodonga. From the train's first return trip he took over the driving. During his career, he made an average of 92 round trips a year. George made his last trip on 4 February 1955 prior to his retirement. George died in Wodonga on 19 February 1967. This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.A group of men gathered at a retirement function for George Padgett in 1955. George was a driver on the "Spirit of Progress". Back Row: Cyril Hughes, Steve Cuper, Ted Hamilton, Lloyd Holmes, George Lloyd, Frank Fulford, Tom Guinane (?), Mick Kowalzuk (?) Centre Row: Bill Welsh, Eric Molloy, Tom Fitzgerald, Reg Feitz (?), Unknown, George Taylor, Bill Baldock, Reg Matthews, Ted Jenkins, Buddy Straghan(?), Unknown. Seated Front Row: Vic Jones, Vin Snow, Jack Dawe. George Padgett, Alex Reid, ? Lawson, Unknown, Austin Fulford, Doug West, Wally Riley, Norm Davey, Unknown, Wally McGeachin (Clerk), Morrie Flanigan.railways wodonga, fred rochow, k class locomotives -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Certificate, Education Department (Victoria), Proficiency Certificate: George Harrington Rogers, 11/12/1942
This document was donated to the Kew Historical Society by John Rogers in 2015. Primary source for understanding the requirements of educational standards in Victoria in the 1940sEducation Department Victoria. Proficiency Certificate No.14942 This is to Certify that George Harrington Rogers has completed satisfactorily the first three years of a course prescribed for post primary school, and had obtained the following results. Pass - English, History and Civics, Algebra, Geography, Drawing, Physical Education and Hygiene, Physics, Chemistry. Certificate awarded 1942. Dated at Melbourne this 11th Day of December 1942. Signed Director of Education.certificates - education department victoria, proficiency certificates, george harrington rogers